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Abbott Laboratories(ABT)

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1-STAR RATING
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09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ABT

09/25/2026: ABT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Abbott Laboratories is a leading global healthcare company focused on medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and generic pharmaceuticals. The company is well-regarded for its diversified business model, which provides financial stability, and its long track record of annual dividend increases, making it a staple for conservative income investors. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its innovative diabetes care technology and an expanding portfolio of digital health solutions. Key risks include intense competitive pricing, regulatory uncertainty, and the execution challenges inherent in maintaining large-scale medical technology manufacturing. Investors should monitor developments in CGM market share and the integration of new diagnostics technologies to assess future growth trajectories.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitAbbott offers reliable, sustainable growth through its innovative medical technology pipeline.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fit is conditional on positive market sentiment and sustained earnings momentum.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation often reflects its high-quality nature, which may not always offer a significant margin of safety.
Dividend investorStrong fitOver 50 years of consecutive dividend increases make it a hallmark for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAbbott's diversified business and historical stability provide a lower-risk profile within the healthcare sector.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowThe stock is generally less volatile than the broader market, though healthcare regulation remains a factor.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors should monitor valuation premiums relative to historical averages.
Competition risk (Medical Device Technology)Medium / highRapid innovation from competitors can impact market share in key segments like diabetes care.
Business qualityStrongAbbott's strong brand and portfolio diversification provide substantial franchise durability.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company's long-term history of dividend growth provides high reliability for income.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully launching complex medical technologies and integrating acquisitions is crucial for sustained performance.

Price Behavior

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PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 13.77%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ABT receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ABT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 16.7%) and solid profitability (net margin 14.7%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-51.3%), moderate revenue growth (+5.7%), very low insider ownership of 0.50%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ABT's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $7.4B (16.7% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ABT's strongest growth driver at +16.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-51.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 81.8% and approximately 98.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.50%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.42%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.53%
State Street Corp 4.60%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.77%
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc 2.63%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ABT generates approximately $555 of gross profit, $182 of operating income, and $167 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.94%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ABT has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 176.43B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 32.78
1Y Target Price 120.26
Price to earnings Ratio 32.78
1Y Target Price 120.26
Volume (30-day avg) 8.5M shares
Beta 0.59
52 Weeks Range 81.39 - 132.39
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 81.39 - 132.39
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.45%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.09

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Medical DevicesCardiovascular, diabetes, and neuromodulation devices.This is a core growth driver focused on high-tech devices.
DiagnosticsLab systems, rapid tests, and molecular diagnostics.Provides stable, recurring revenue from test kits and equipment.
Established PharmaceuticalsBranded generics in emerging markets.Offers steady income from high-volume health needs.
NutritionPediatric and adult nutritional products.Provides a consistent, consumer-facing revenue base.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Valuation

Trailing PE 32.78
Forward PE 17.09
Enterprise Value 206.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.79
Enterprise Value 206.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.79
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.58
Shares Outstanding 1.74B
Shares Floating 1.72B
Shares Outstanding 1.74B
Shares Floating 1.72B
Percent Insiders 0.5
Percent Institutions 81.82

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Abbott Laboratories

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Abbott Park, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 1978-01-13
Executive Chairman & CEO Mr. Robert B. Ford
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Devices
Full time employees 122000
Full time employees 122000

Abbott Laboratories, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The company offers generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm, intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms, gynecological disorder, hormone replacement therapy, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, hypertriglyceridemia, Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo, pain, fever, inflammation, and migraine, as well as provides anti-infective clarithromycin, influenza vaccine, and products to regulate physiological rhythm of the colon. It also provides laboratory and transfusion medicine systems in the areas of immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion serology testing; molecular diagnostics polymerase chain reaction instrument systems that automate the extraction, purification, and preparation of DNA and RNA from patient samples, and detect and measure infectious agents; point of care systems; cartridges for testing blood gas, chemistry, electrolytes, coagulation, and immunoassay; rapid diagnostics lateral flow testing products; molecular point-of-care testing for HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV, and strep A; cardiometabolic test systems; and drug and alcohol test. In addition, the company offers pediatric and adult nutritional products and infant formula; rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular, and structural heart devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases; diabetes care products, such as glucose and blood glucose monitoring systems; and neuromodulation devices. The company was formerly known as Abbott Alkaloidal Company and changed its name to Abbott Laboratories in 1915. Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 and is based in Abbott Park, Illinois.